Principle Engineering Field Technician
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Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress.
By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”.
We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country.
Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.
Role Description Form Energy is looking to hire a skilled, entrepreneurial, and collaborative Field Technician to commission and service Form’s first commercial-scale battery deployments. You will be part of the project engineering and deployment team and will work closely with engineers to install, commission, test, and troubleshoot electrical, controls, networking, and mechanical systems within our fielded commercial systems.
An ideal candidate will have an aptitude for solving real world practical problems while contributing to the development of a new product at the cutting edge of clean technology
What You'll Do
- Support installation, commissioning, operations
- maintenance of Form’s battery systems Perform hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems to determine root cause and implement mitigations Perform software and firmware upgrades as well as networking system configuration Execute commissioning and test plans to characterize the performance and functionality of battery systems Support emergency response at project sites to minimize plant downtime Lead the execution of performance testing, attain data
- communicate finding and document results to improve product performance Maintain company tools, vehicles, equipment
- instrumentation and a safe work environment at all project sites Up to 90% domestic travel to client or project sites What you'll bring: 7+ years of advanced technical field experience with high-powered equipment, preferably with utility-scale energy storage systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex systems integration, including high-voltage troubleshooting, control circuit diagnostics, and industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet) for deep-level system debugging.
- Advanced capability to interpret and execute complex electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams.
- Proficiency in operating high-voltage instrumentation (power electronics, meggers, amp clamps) and interfacing with mechanical subsystems (pumps, tanks, piping, torque/termination standards).
- Uncompromising safety mindset with extensive experience in risk assessment and operating within heavy construction environments.
- Comfort with frequent and long-term wear of heavy PPE (CAT 2 or CAT 4, steel-toed boots, face shields, chemical suits, etc.) Ability to maintain detailed technical documentation and asset management using modern collaborative platforms (Jira, Confluence, Slack).
- Flexibility for domestic travel (up to 90%), weekend/holiday work
- on-call availability, with a valid driver’s license. #LI-Onsite Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture
- we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.
- Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
- When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents.
- This starts from day one.
- We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
- To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
- If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com.
- Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
- Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants.
- Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.